A fast rebuild for the IU Northwest women’s basketball program. By Ben Smith History and home. That’s what Nicki Monahan saw when Ryan Shelton came calling. She was a basketball star at Portage High School who was a self-professed “family kind of gal” and so, when she was recruited by Shelton, the women’s basketball coach […]

An update on arts and entertainment options across the region. Northwest Indiana by John Cain South Shore Arts presents “Motown vs. Chi-Town: The Indiana Connection,” November 13 through January 29, 2017. More than an exhibit, “Motown vs. Chi-Town” is a cultural event and historical survey from the Chicago Blues Museum that traces the Chicago music […]

Furniture is ‘functional art on a human scale.’ by Barbara Eastman Dust & Ashes Productions Inc. is a Valparaiso-based custom furniture and home accessories company owned by Vincent and Jessie Leman. They founded the company in 2005, before they were married, and have spent the last 11 years growing the business. Growing up on a […]

Leader of Strack & Van Til started as a stock boy and bagger. by Barbara Eastman One of Jeff Strack’s fondest childhood memories is going to visit the grocery store founded in 1959 by his German-born grandfather, Ernie Strack, and his partner, Nick Van Til. Jeff’s dad worked in the business and started bringing Jeff […]

by Lesly Bailey ‘Tis the season to start holiday shopping! This year’s executive gift guide spotlights small businesses throughout the region and the unique products and services only they could offer. With Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26, mark your calendars to shop local and help the entrepreneurial community continue to flourish. For Her For […]

Innovators will ensure a prosperous third century for Indiana. Governor Mike Pence and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb sent a clear message on Indiana’s commitment to strengthening and accelerating Hoosier innovation earlier this summer. When they announced the state’s plan to invest $1 billion in Hoosier innovation and entrepreneurship over the next 10 years, they showcased […]

It’s a great marketing tool, but it’s also a source of significant risk. For most companies, social media is a cheap, effective marketing tool, which is easy to access, manipulate and maintain. But social media traits that benefit companies can also expose them to a myriad of legal risks. * Ensuring Your Company Owns and […]

The future is now with advancements in robotic surgery. by Laurie Wink John Lynam, DO, had little exposure to robotic surgery during his urology residency. When he started his practice with Porter Physician Group in 2011, it was cutting edge technology. “Over the next couple of years, it went from a new, cutting edge thing […]

More and more people cashing in on the benefits of clean energy. by Michael Puente In 2007, TJ Kanczuzewski had an idea while working for his dad’s 2-year-old company, Inovateus Development. The South Bend based company deals with small commercial and residential developments with a sustainability focus, including the use of solar energy. “My father, […]

Cooperative economic-development efforts are bearing fruit. by Laurie Wink Recent ribbon cuttings at manufacturing facilities across the region are signaling an economic renaissance in what was once considered the rustbelt. Key economic development professionals, business leaders and elected officials at local, state and federal levels are joining forces–across affiliations and party lines–to promote the region […]

VALPARAISO – Purdue University Northwest, through a generous gift from the Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Foundation’s Board of Directors and Damien and Rita Gabis, is now operating the 300-plus-acre arboretum near Valparaiso long known as Taltree Arboretum & Gardens. The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Feb. 9 approved the renaming of the property to […]

SOUTH BEND — The 2018 South Bend Mishawaka Tourism Marketing / Hosting Grant program has selected 27 applicants to receive grant funding. Grant funds are used to assist qualified organizations with the promotion of tourism activities striving to directly increase hotel/motel occupancy and create visibility for St. Joseph County. The 2018 recipients are Fischoff National […]

MISHAWAKA – Hospital patients with ongoing medical conditions often are unable to receive the care they need because they don’t have transportation to see their doctors or make other necessary appointments. That barrier is being eased for patients served by Franciscan Alliance’s 14 hospitals, thanks to a partnership forged with Circulation, whose digital platform coordinates […]

SOUTH BEND — Visit South Bend Mishawaka (VSBM) is proud to announce the National Club Basketball Association (NCBBA) will host its 2018 National Championship tournament in South Bend at Indiana University – South Bend. The top eight teams in the country will converge on South Bend April 6 – 8 as they duke it out […]